Assistant Operations Planner in York, Remote Working, United Kingdom
Assistant Operations Planner - Access
Location: York (remote working role can be based from anywhere in the UK)
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent - Assistant Operations Planner – Access, to join our CEFA account – remote working.
Amey has worked continuously with Network Rail delivering aspects of the CEFA contracts since 2009, taking responsibility for the asset management and examination of different assets during this time. Amey undertakes Structural Examinations, Structural Assessments, Operational Property Inspections, Earthworks Examinations, Technical Monitoring and provide Rapid Response services for Network Rail in several routes throughout the United Kingdom. Civil Examination Framework Agreement (CEFA) team includes over 200 Structures Examiners working on behalf of Network Rail to assess over 70,000 structures across the UK.
Assistant Operations Planner – Access plays an important part in Working as part of the CEFA regional planning team to ensure the delivery of an efficient and effective provision of track access and safety critical resource to support the delivery of the CEFA projects.
The standard hours of work are 37.5 hrs pr week.
Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.
You will be responsible for:
- Promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Statement below.
- Working as an integral part of the Planning team to participate in the assessment, development and enhancement of access planning systems and processes within the CEFA business.
- Liaise with Regional Planning team(s) and the Regional Planning Manager(s) to ensure the standardisation of planning processes and systems across CEFA.
- Assisting the CEFA Route Manager(s) and Programme Manager(s) with the creation, development and enhancement of the baseline programme, including the provision of cost and resource information.
- Assist in the provision of full support to the CEFA Delivery teams to ensure that the programme is planned to optimise the track access and safety critical resource available; and that their requirements are regularly reviewed and are effectively progressed.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders within CEFA, Network Rail and the Supply Chain in order that their requirements are fully understood and incorporated into the delivery programme.
- Assisting in forecasting resource demand and resolve resource conflicts during the long-term planning process, including the procurement of safety-critical suppliers where required to support and enhance the core team.
- Assist in the provision of planning, cost and resource information to the CEFA Programme Director as required in order that accurate forecasts for workload and capacity can be determined.
- Assist with the improvement and enhancement of the utilisation of safety critical resources in conjunction with the CEFA Programme and Resource Manager(s).
We want to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of the railway industry, particularly railway geography and network capability
- Experience of Network Rail’s assets and how they are managed.
- Experience of working in a railway operating environment
- Appreciation of track access planning processes and systems (PPS, GZAC)
- Working towards gaining SSOW planning competence
- Appreciation of resource management
- Computer literate with a full working knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Full Driving Licence
What we offer you
When you join us, we can offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers and we have a competitive reward and benefits program
- Career Development - Exceptional development and progression plan
- Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
- Holidays - Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
- Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in. It includes healthcare, free GP service, dental vouchers
- Social Value - You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives
We embrace difference and support individuals to work in ways that work best for them.
We are committed to working sustainably and by working in partnership with the communities we serve, so people and the planet are protected.
At Amey, you have freedom to perform because we know if nothing holds you back, together, we can be extraordinary.
Who is Amey?
- We are at the heart of modern Britain, helping the economy to grow by designing, maintaining and transforming the nation’s strategic assets.
- Our 11,000 people are behind the critical services the country relies on every day.
- Our unique engineering and operations experience, together with data driven insight from our consulting business, delivers better results for our clients.
- We are trusted partners of Government – both national and local – managing assets and complex projects that are vital to the sustainable growth of the country.
To find out more take a look at our website.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please contact our recruitment team to discuss any access needs and reasonable adjustments that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date should we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Apply today – We are excited to hear from you!
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